MPRT - Meeting Planner Guide (Landscape)

Welcome to the Mornington Peninsula

Here’s your invite to reimagine your next business event with us

We are rolling out the welcome mat and inviting you to bring your next event and experience the Mornington Peninsula. The Mornington Peninsula is in Boon Wurrung and Bunurong country. The region has built a reputation for being Melbourne’s favourite playground. It’s no secret that our proximity allows you to spend more time in the region rather than getting here and that any time of year is a great time to visit.

A location can make an event, and the Mornington Peninsula, with its coastal and hinterland areas, will be an amazing backdrop for your event. It will be our people, though, who will leave the biggest impression. From our makers and creators to our adventurers, all sharing their passionate pursuits.

We have spent time re-imagining what your next business event could be like for you and your delegates.

We are creating ways for you to immerse yourself in our regional experiences by creating access to behind-the-scenes of how we do or perform what we do.

As a part of Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism (the region’s Official Tourism Body), Business Events Mornington Peninsula knows this region’s business event capabilities. Best of all, we are a FREE service. We are your go-to call for sourcing venues, accommodation, and incentive providers, and as we have no vested interests, we can provide impartial advice on where to hold your event.

So what are you waiting for? Connect with us, and let’s reimagine your next event

Familiarisation

We understand there is nothing like experiencing a venue or activity first hand

Inspiring Locations

Get out and enjoy the Mornington Peninsula and the diverse locations and experiences as you reimagine your next Business Event.

GOLF

Experience tee-off time at one of the many golf courses across the Mornington Peninsula, many who are ranked in the top 100 golf courses across Australia

MAKERS + CREATORS

Visit a gallery, see a live performance, or see artists working away at their craft. Here you will find an array of the colourful to the captivating.

Passionate makers and creators have called the Mornington Peninsula home, sharing their craft and allowing you to learn their craft too.

BEACH WALKS

The Mornington Peninsula is home to 190 km of pristine coastline.

WILDLIFE HERITAGE

Home to an array of wildlife who call the region home. Experience these adventures with local tour guides

Immerse yourself in the local history at iconic locations such as Pt Nepean National Park or Cape Schanck Lighthouse

FOODIES HAVEN

Renowned for the quality of produce in region the Mornington Peninsula is a region where you can enjoy a farm to plate experience.

Walk this way and discover the wonders of the Mornington Peninsula’s natural landscape, venturing on an admired walking trail that both challenge and charm.

Pt Leo Estate JimmyRum Distillery

Peninsula Hot Springs

Getting around the Mornington Peninsula

The Best Of Both Worlds

Taking a moment out of the office to inspire your team and find a rewarding business-pleasure balance. This 3-day, 2-night itinerary includes the space for work meetings, alongside visitation to the Mornington Peninsula’s distinguished fine dining restaurants and rich arts scene.

DAY 1

Morning Arrive at your accommodation and get set for a productive and fulfilling few days ahead!

You’ll be spoilt for choice as to where to stay with your team on the Mornington Peninsula.

DAY 2

Morning

A morning meeting is best facilitated in a conference space that has all the amenities. Numerous venues across the region are tailored to both small and large groups, set against a backdrop of an enviable coastal oasis.

DAY 3

Afternoon

Spend the afternoon sampling impeccable flavours across the region with the help of local and expert tour operators. Truffle hunting, cellar door hopping and more included!

Afternoon

Tap into the region’s vibrant arts scene with a gallery visit or exploration of an outdoor sculpture park. Keen to visit a winery’s sculpture showcase? Add a splash of indulgence to the afternoon with a cool climate wine tasting.

Evening

Treat your colleagues to something extra special this evening with dinner at a hatted restaurant.

The Mornington Peninsula has 14 Age Good Food Guide hats between twelve restaurants, so there is plenty of choice for fine dining.

Evening

For tonight’s dining, choose from an extensive list of wineries, breweries and restaurants. Close to the water is where you’ll find the ultimate coastal-inspired culinary experience. Head inland to the rolling hills for world-class wineries and restaurants, so there is plenty of choice for fine dining.

Morning Departure day doesn’t mean you have to stop exploring the Mornington Peninsula. Add in a detour to one of the many natural attractions on the way back to basecamp. You won’t be disappointed!

Venues + Accommodation

We’re reimagining how you can conference!

The Mornington Peninsula is a great backdrop for your next product launch, expo, gala dinner, client seminar or team retreat. From the traditional-style of conferencing to a new way to inspire, we have a diverse range of venues with indoor and outdoor spaces not to mention some spectacular surroundings to our accommodation. It’s all-star quality on the Mornington Peninsula — do your delegates prefer five-star luxury or sleeping under the stars glamping; whichever the choice is yours.

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Racecourse

Searoad Ferries

Carmel at Sorrento

Flinders Hotel

Jackalope Hotel

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill

Peninsula Kingswood Country Club

Peppers Moonah Links

RACV Cape Schanck

The Dunes Golf Links and Lodge

Frankston Arts Centre

Jackalope

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula

Discover a re-invented icon nestled upon a hilltop on Sorrento’s foreshore.

A destination within itself, InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula’s 108-room hotel, resides among a wider precinct, boasting four restaurants and bars, as well as a spa and bathhouse. Inspired by the warm and sophisticated hues of the Mediterranean, each of the hotel’s 108 guestrooms and suites offers refined seaside elegance. Take in bay views from sweeping private terraces, unwind in a luxurious deep-soak bathtub or soak up the rich heritage whilst indulging in the in-room bar.

Mixing heritage and modern, the three meeting and event spaces sit within the light-filled, original limestone building. For groups of 80 rooms or more, immerse in unparalleled coastal glamour, atop the Mediterranean-style Pool Deck, where the exclusive space can be the destination of a welcome event.

Discover an array of onsite group dining options from the casual gastro-pub fare of the Beer Garden to the seafood degustation at Audrey’s. Incorporate wellness and reconnection into a group itinerary, with an exclusive group experience in Aurora’s all-season bathhouse.

KEY FEATURES

• 108 newly-built guestrooms and suites across three hotel wings

• Four restaurants and bars that can be exclusively booked for events

• Aurora Spa and Bathhouse which can be experienced allseasons of the year and booked privately for groups

• Three newly-restored meeting spaces within our heritage building, all with natural light and in-built audio visual

• Scott Pickett curated menus across meetings, events and restaurants

• Dedicated meetings and events team that plan and coordinate groups and meetings

• Curated group itineraries can be tailored with both onsite and in-region experiences

• Located only 90 minutes from Melbourne

Mornington Racecourse

Experience the surrounds of the Mornington Racecourse, the premier entertainment complex on the Mornington Peninsula. Whether you’re planning a gala dinner, exhibition, business conference or product launch, our diverse range of rooms and facilities can be tailored to suit any event.

With the benefit of being able to cater for intimate gatherings or large events, whether it is indoor or outdoor, we are a multi-purpose venue that provides incredible flexibility for event organisers all located within less than one hour’s travel from Melbourne.

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Searoad Ferries

A perfect venue with unrivalled bay views. Sail magical Port Phillip Bay for a unique way to start or finish a conference, host a meeting, run a breakout session or hold a lunch or cocktail event.

Sailing from Sorrento aboard large, modern ships there is a range of venue spaces from a private lounge to the entire vessel. Floor to ceiling windows, amazing coastline views and ever changing sights is a unique setting sure to impress guests or delegates. The layout options

are very flexible and can cater for small and large groups from 20 to 400. The sailing can be complemented with an event at our new state of the art terminal - TARRA - for a truly one-off experience.

Our highly experienced functions team, together with award-winning chefs, work with regional producers and makers to create personalised menus and events.

KEY FEATURES

• Unique venue with stunning bay and coastal views

• Two, world class vessels each catering from 20 - 400

• Fully customised with an experienced functions and catering team

• 2 hours - full day and evening sailing options

• Award winning chefs

• Full conference facilities

• Range of flexible spaces

• Smaller open deck vessel available for charter

Carmel at Sorrento

Carmel at Sorrento is the ideal venue for business events or corporate conferences in the heart of Sorrento. As Gold Winner at the Victorian Tourism Awards 2022 and 2023 in the 5-star luxury category, your next business event will succeed in style with tailored conference packages available.

Carmel at Sorrento boasts six fully appointed three-bedroom luxury apartments plus a penthouse with ultra-luxurious appointments, and a separate conference space. The apartments feature a home away from home living with three bedrooms, a large kitchen with a butler’s pantry, a living and dining room, laundry, two bathrooms plus a powder room, a large private balcony with

outdoor dining and a BBQ. The master bedroom has a king bed that converts to two king single beds, with the other two bedrooms including queen-sized beds.

The Penthouse has three bedrooms with king-size beds that can convert to king singles, plus three bathrooms. This amazing space has keyless elevator access for ultimate privacy and spacious indoor and outdoor areas with BBQ, heated undercover dining, seating and an outdoor gas fireplace. The penthouse can be styled to host micro-conferences or entertain delegates in style, with complete privacy assured. Sleeping capacity for 21 guests within sharing apartments, with single-bedroom occupancy.

KEY FEATURES

• Situated in the heart of Sorrento

• Exclusive penthouse for micro conference and entertaining

• Separate conference room conveniently located in building

• Private chef available for in-house dining or catering

• Exclusive use of building for Group bookings

• Tailored luxury extras and experiences on request for retreats

• Secure keyless entry

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Flinders Hotel

Bringing together all the elements for a successful business retreat; complimentary WiFi, plenty of free parking, a huge range of local activities, on-site team building options (cooking or cocktail making classes), quality menus, and 4.5 star boutique accommodation.

‘Peninsula’ is our fully flexible and versatile events space with an abundance of natural light and modern AV facilities. Offering private rooms and tailored dining options for smaller groups, conferences for up to 80 people or cocktail events for 200 people, our unique areas can be adapted to suit your needs.

Flinders Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore more of the hidden gems of the Mornington Peninsula, including leading wineries; Peninsula Hot Springs; quality dining; accessible farm-gates; world class golf, outdoor and cultural attractions.

KEY FEATURES

• Complimentary WiFi

• Fully flexible modern event spaces

• Natural light throughout

• Boutique accommodation and flexible dining options

• On-site cooking class and cocktail making

• Located in the heart of Flinders village and walking distance to Flinders beach

Jackalope

Set on a pristine vineyard amid the worldrenowned Mornington Peninsula wine region, intoxicating rural acreage frames a luxury hotel, unique in both destination and design. Jackalope sets a new standard in regional accommodation.

The 44 luxury rooms boast private terraces, king-size beds, a complimentary mini-bar and on-demand movies, rain showers, and the option of deep-soak Japanese baths. Other hotel highlights include a daring 30-metre infinity pool

lapping over the surrounding vines; private event and conference facilities; and immersive wine and culinary experiences, delivered through the hotel’s two hatted restaurants (Doot Doot Doot and Rare Hare), winery, cellar door and cocktail bar.

Just one hour from Melbourne, over 50 cellar doors and restaurants dot the rolling hills around Jackalope’s 28-acre vineyard, while the Peninsula’s pleasures (beaches, golf, hikes) are all minutes away. This is luxury reimagined.

KEY FEATURES

• Set on a pristine Peninsula vineyard, 1-hour from Melbourne’s CBD

• World class accommodation with 44 spacious luxury suites

• Fine food and wine experiences with two hatted restaurants

• Secluded spa with facial and massage treatments from industry experts

• 30-metre infinity pool and heated plunge pool with vineyard views

• Immersive spaces to accommodate intimate events to dining for 150

• Exclusive buy-out options for complete property control

• Access to private wine tastings and talks by our winemaker

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill

Reimagined by awarded design studio Hecker Guthrie, our breathtaking interiors fuse European country style with a distinctly Australian twist.

Set in the very heart of Red Hill amongst 34 stunning acres of gardens and vines, Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill is ideally positioned to soak up the best of the Mornington Peninsula. It’s a place where delegates will be free of distraction and energised by nature’s beauty. Ready to meet any event brief from a largescale conference to a quiet executive retreat,

Lindenderry offers endless spaces to make your own. Featuring 40 elegantly designed guest rooms and spacious lounges, together with four highly adaptable and purpose-built meeting areas. Everything we do has been designed with your corporate needs in mind, and we strive to deliver a flawless event each and every time.

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Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club

If you are a conference event planner looking for a unique space to hold your next event in the Mornington Peninsula region, then Peninsula Kingswood is the place for you.

Home to two championship golf courses ranked in the top 20 courses in Australia, complemented by world-class accommodation with multiple conferencing spaces. Our brand-new facilities include luxury accommodation, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, bowling green and games room.

We have a variety of conference spaces to suit your company’s needs, including our boardroom and adjoining library, perfect for smaller group

retreats. We also have our dining room and function rooms available for private dining as well as breakout rooms with breathtaking views.

Our boardroom is set up with the latest in contemporary conferencing technology, including, smart TV with an adjustable camera and microphone connectivity. PA systems throughout larger function spaces and portable TVs are available.

We offer a range of team-building activities, tailored to your group, including golf clinics, tennis, barefoot bowls or nine holes of golf matched with food and beverage for a fun reward for your team’s hard work.

KEY FEATURES

• Two championship golf courses in the top 20 in Australia

• 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD

• 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court and bowling green

• There is natural lighting, generous views

• A range of luxurious accommodation options are available on-site

• The conference rooms are easily adapted for your needs

• We offer a range of team building activities tailored to your group

• New, state of the art conference equipment is available

Peppers Moonah Links Resort

Peppers Moonah Links Resort is one of Australia’s most unique, inspirational and tranquil properties and remains unrivalled on the Mornington Peninsula.

The property blends two 18-hole Championship Golf Courses with lush green fairways, rolling hills and peaceful walkways. We are renowned for our contemporary, modern and well-appointed accommodation which has sweeping views across the breathtaking native Australian landscape, lush green golf course and central putting green.

Each bedroom features natural timber, clean lines and earthy Australian tones with stylish furnishings and fittings. We offer onsite dining outlets and a well-stocked bar for guests to relax with soothing music. Whether you are planning a conference, organising an incentive group, corporate retreat, banquet dinner, intimate business meeting, team building event or wedding, Peppers Moonah Links Resort’s dedicated, experienced and professional events team can create an event that suit your needs and will ensure everything goes exactly according to your plan.

KEY FEATURES

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

Amazing meetings with even better views at RACV Cape Schanck Resort.

Located on the Mornington Peninsula this picturesque coastal setting is an easy 75-minute drive from Melbourne. The expansive stateof-the-art facility is well suited to conferences, exhibitions, corporate retreats, product launches and gala dinners.

The unique design offers 2 impressive ballrooms and 10 function rooms, all with floor to ceiling windows offering scenic views and natural light. The property provides flexibility, versatility and sought-after outdoor spaces, ensuring a captive audience with minimum distractions.

The culinary team at RACV Cape Schanck Resort prepare menus with the best local and regionally sourced ingredients and can blend their talent with your taste for a bespoke catering experience.

As one of the larger properties in regional Victoria, RACV Cape Schanck Resort offers 204 accommodation rooms, ranging from contemporary hotel style rooms located in the main building to 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites and villas within the resort grounds.

While on site, delegates can take advantage of the pool and fitness centre facilities or play a round of golf.

KEY FEATURES

• 10 conference rooms with natural light

• 2 pre-function areas

• Green room

• Breakout areas

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• AV equipment

• Restaurants, café and lounge

• Recreational facilities including 18 hole golf course, driving range, golf shop, pools, spas and saunas

The Dunes Golf Links and Lodge

Ideal location for executive retreats and small business events, The Dunes Links and Lodge is only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne CBD.

Overlooking our spectacular golf course, The Dunes Golf Links clubhouse and conferencing space boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views of the putting green and beyond.

With two different types of rooms, luxury accommodation awaits your guests after a day of conferencing and golf.

KEY FEATURES

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Golf Course

• Specializing in small executive retreats

• Fully private event space with floor to ceiling windows

• 18 hole championship links course and 9 hole cups course

Frankston Arts Centre

Less than an hour’s drive or train ride from Melbourne, the city of Frankston is a thriving hub of culture and creativity. From its vibrant street art to its live music and entertainment scene, this urban coastal city offers plenty of inspiration alongside an array of outdoor experiences.

Announced the bronze winner of Victoria’s Top Tourism Town in 2022, Frankston’s reputation as a business events destination is on the rise.

At the heart of it all is Frankston Arts Centre –the centrepiece of the city’s arts and culture experiences and an intriguing events venue full of unexpected possibilities.

With business events striving to inspire creativity and innovation, Frankston Arts Centre provides an ideal setting for sparking new ideas and connections outside traditional hotel conference facilities. An experienced team of event producers and on-site technicians offer out-of-the-box ideas and orchestrate seamless audio-visual solutions, whilst the talented culinary team serves up thoughtfully curated menus beautifully presented in honour of the venue’s artistic setting.

Whether it’s for a conference, exhibition, product launch, gala dinner, cocktail function or meeting, Frankston Arts Centre can cater to any style of event, offering unparalleled versatility with a touch of theatrics and a whole heap of artistic flair and inspiration.

KEY FEATURES

• Unique combination of urban meets coastal

• Onsite car parking and close to public transport

• Flexible large open plan Function Centre

• Versatile spaces for workshops and breakout sessions

• Two dedicated tiered seating venues, main auditorium and CUBE 37

• Experienced and supportive on-site audio visual technicians

• Dedicated entry and reception area

• Access to expert ticketing services and marketing teams

Incentives Attractions+

We’re reimagining how you can play!

Activities can be as relaxing as wine tasting, bathing at geothermal springs and sightseeing, or as wild as surfing through the trees high up on a zipline and swimming with the dolphins. Whichever your style, your delegates will appreciate the device disconnect, allowing them time to reconnect. Get creative with your next event itinerary and up the fun factor for your delegates by adding one of the many experiences we have on offer on the Mornington Peninsula.

Alba Thermal Springs + Spa

Peninsula Hot Springs

Enchanted Adventure

Chief’s Son Distillery

Dromana Estate

JimmyRum

Red Hill Candle Co

Bass & Flinders Distillery

Moonlit Sanctuary

Pt Leo Estate

Bass & Flinders Distillery

The Ultimate Adventure Awaits

Get set for a fully immersive incentive-focused exploration of the Mornington Peninsula! This 3-day, 2-night itinerary will lead teams to some of the best outdoor attractions on the Mornington Peninsula, in addition to masterclasses and bucket-list-worthy experiences.

DAY 1

Morning Kickstart your time away with a thrilling marine adventure. Swim alongside the bottlenose dolphins who call the Mornington Peninsula home. Discover the magic of the underwater world with a snorkelling experience. Or test your balance with stand-up paddleboarding.

Afternoon

Change up the scenery with a spectacular journey on the Arthurs Seat Eagle. This is one of the most iconic experiences on the Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy panoramic views of the region - from the coast to the hinterland - on a ride to remember.

Evening

Soak in the geothermal waters of Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs before dinner is served in the on-site dining space.

When it comes to rewarding your colleagues, hot springs bathing and spa treatments are a superb way to go.

DAY 2

Morning

Today is all about testing those teamwork skills! This morning, get back out in the great outdoors for a collaborative team-building activity at Enchanted Adventure: The Home of Tree Surfing. A vast selection of activities to get the adrenaline pumping is on offer across the 25-acre property.

DAY 3

Morning

Make the most of the final morning with a round (or two) of golf at a leading Mornington Peninsula course. Ranking amongst the top 100 courses in Australia, the region’s greens are exceptional to play at any time of the year.

Afternoon

Turn up the dial on creativity this afternoon with a unique masterclass experience. From candle making to becoming a BBQ Pitmaster, there exists an array of workshops suited to varied group sizes and interests. Meet the makers and producers who are experts of their craft!

Evening

Indulge in a gourmet dinner at one of the region’s top wineries, breweries, or restaurants. Choose to find your table alongside the vines, or in a bustling brewery taphouse atmosphere.

Afternoon

Lunchtime today is all about the humble picnic. Choose to enjoy the alfresco dining experience at a winery, or as part of an adventure tour experience.

Alba Thermals Springs & Spa

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa is a worldclass luxury wellness sanctuary in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Nestled in 15-hectares of native landscaped gardens, Alba offers over 30 contemporary geo-thermal pools, including a rain pool, forest pools and Eve – the sunset pool.

There are secluded pools and social pools, a sauna, steam room and cold plunge pool in The Hemisphere, or opt for private bathing on the rooftop and The Terrace. Luxurious full-day selfcare packages, half day rituals and treatments

are available in the spa.

Alba’s restaurant, Thyme showcases locally sourced produce in an all-day menu created by award-winning chef Karen Martini. Alba is the perfect destination for teams and corporate groups to reward, unwind, rejuvenate and take some time out for self-care and wellbeing.

KEY FEATURES

Peninsula Hot Springs

Less than 90 minutes from Melbourne on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula Hot Springs is a multi-awarded wellness destination renowned for relaxation and reconnection.

Set within a sprawling coastal oasis, the 70 globally influenced bathing and wellness experiences are complemented by a range of innovative and inspiring spaces available for hire. Perfect for celebrations, retreats and conferences, take your upcoming event to the next level at Peninsula Hot Springs.

KEY FEATURES

• Natural geothermal mineral Hot Springs

• Bespoke wellness workshops, and a daily program of wellness activities

• One day wellness retreats and multi-day wellness immersions

• 10 premium glamping tents

• Wellness Centre with both conference and studio facilities

• Nutritious Food and Beverage packages

• Bespoke live musical performances for Group Bookings

• Unique hireable spaces immersed in nature

groups@peninsulahotsprings.com peninsulahotsprings.com/groups

Enchanted Adventure

Enchanted Adventure is the perfect place for a teambuilding activity amongst nature for your crew’s next day away from the desk, corporate retreat, group activity and everything in between.

Whether solving riddles or climbing high in the treetops is your thing, we cater for all interests and abilities. Simply choose from our flexible activity and catering options and we’ll create a package to suit!

The Scaventure package is a fun land-based activity that will test your quick thinking and fast feet in a race against your opponents. The scavenger-hunt-style challenge will send teams in opposite directions around the park as you search for clues, collect tokens and solve puzzles.

Our Treetop Quest package is ideal for those looking for an adrenaline rush with their teambuilding! Collect puzzle pieces, solve brainteasers and conquer aerial obstacles in this thrilling adventure to challenge the body and mind.

Want the best of both worlds? Bundle these adventures together for the ultimate day out and optimum teambuilding experience. This action-packed offering will provide your crew with a bonding session like no other. This package works well for larger groups with the opportunity to experience both activities or split the teams up to divide and conquer.

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An ideal private space located within our garden for you to host your conference. It features clear blinds, electricity, tables and chairs. Groups over 40 pax with catering are required to hire the Big Top as part of their booking

space is located just next to our Big Top Marquee and features clear blinds, tables and chairs

Chief’s Son Distillery

Located at the top of the Mornington Peninsula in Somerville.

Our Whisky Master Classes and Experiences are a fantastic opportunity to meet and personally interact with the distiller; delegates will experience behind-the-scenes of Mornington Peninsula’s only Single Malt Whisky Distillery.

Learn about the distilling process whilst discovering bold and distinctive whiskies during a unique tasting. Our whisky experiences can be offered onsite at our distillery or at an offsite venue of your choice.

Dromana Estate Winery

Dromana Estate is proud to call the heritagelisted Tuerong Homestead “home”.

The renowned property was built in the early 1900s and boasts not only an elegant 100-yearold weeping elm tree that sets it apart from the rest; but beautiful, blooming gardens that were designed by acclaimed parklands. It is the perfect place to sprawl on a spring afternoon, a slice of history that encourages families to run about or picnic on the grass.

Established in 1982, Dromana Estate was influential in moulding the Mornington Peninsula into the superb wine region it is known as today, and just a taste of wines on offer Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Blanc de Blanc, all of which fall under brand labels Dromana Estate, Tuerong Park, and Mornington Estate. The grapes are grown in the stunning 18.20-hectare vineyard and plans are currently underway to expand so even more quality wines will be produced.

KEY FEATURES

Cellar Door

JimmyRum Distillery

We are Victoria’s first dedicated craft rum Distillery with an audacious goal to change the way Australians think about rum.

Uncomplicated, unpretentious, and unruly, JimmyRum products are distinctive and downright delicious. We believe rum has been misunderstood for far too long and we want to share with you how diverse, unique, and exciting rum can be.

Visit the working distillery in Dromana where you can experience a guided tasting and enjoy

a signature cocktail with a bite to eat in the outdoor rum garden. Our gorgeous industrial style venue offers a unique backdrop to any event, whether it be a corporate meeting, Incentive or Team Building. Matilda, our beautiful copper still is always on full display.

With over 30+ cocktails to choose from, a seasonal menu featuring local peninsula produce and our award-winning spirits to taste and take home. A day at JimmyRum is one of Mornington Peninsula’s greatest finds

KEY FEATURES

• Victoria’s only dedicated craft rum distillery

• Restaurant producing food made with locally sourced produce.

• Masterclasses in tasting rum, blending rum, spicing rum

• Tours of the production and barrel tastings

• Venue space for hire (subject to availability)

• In house collaboration with other local producers possible and encouraged

• Industrial style venue with copper still Matilda being the centrepiece

• Distinctly different conference and event space

steph@jimmyrum.com.au

jimmyrum.com.au

Red Hill Candle Co.

Red Hill Candle Co. offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the world of fragrance with in-store activities in their Scent Library, interactive candle making workshops and a retail space featuring local and regional makers, allowing guests to enjoy a journey of inventiveness unlike any other in Australia.

Reconnect and enjoy shared experiences by going beyond exploring the sights and tastes of the region by taking part in an enriching sensory activity that is a little bit educational, a touch of experimental and a whole lot of fun.

Corporate groups can enjoy learning the art of candle making in one of their hands-on 90-minute candle making workshops catering for

groups of up to 30. A breakout space makes the perfect spot for morning tea or afternoon tea prior to or following your workshop. Team building options are also available.

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, positioned within the thriving Dromana Industrial Estate, you’ll find a hub for exceptional tourism experiences showcasing the essence of the region. Within a 10-minute walk, you’ll find award-winning tourism businesses. Conference space available for hire. Open Thursday-Sunday with private group bookings available by appointment on Tuesday and Wednesday.

KEY FEATURES

• Make and design your own candles

• Private candle making workshops

• Bespoke team building activities

• Breakout space available

• Behind the scenes tours to see how candles are made

• Experiences range from 45 minutes to 3 hours

• Catering available

• Corporate gifts Capacity 2-36 People

Group Experiences Masterclasses

hello@redhillcandleco.com redhillcandleco.com.au

Bass & Flinders Distillery

Drawing inspiration from our coastal home where the sea meets the wine-growing hinterland, we handcraft our grape-based spirit from scratch using our unique ‘Methode eau de vie’ - the art of distilling wine into the spirit.

Located in Dromana, our Distillery Door is just a stone’s throw away from the winery trail. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our home for a G&T.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Get your team out of the conference room with an excursion into the wild. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park provides unique wildlife experiences that elevate any corporate event.

T: +61 3 5987 3893

yvette@bassandflindersdistillery.com

The Sanctuary is a multi-award-winning park situated amongst native bushland, less than one hour’s drive from the city and at the start of the Mornington Peninsula. Showcasing Australia’s native animals, various experiences are offered for your guests to enjoy such as guided tours, wildlife shows and close-up animal encounters. For something special, take a guided night tour to see nocturnal animals by lantern light and learn about their starlit lives.

Pt. Leo Estate

Experience world-class art and breath-taking work of Australian and international artists at Australia’s foremost privately-owned Sculpture Park. Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park is an outdoor gallery within 330 acres of landscaped grounds that offer a gentle promenade around the network of winding paths that lead visitors past some 60 works.

Capacity 2-200 people

3649 Frankston-Flinders Road

Merricks 3916

T: +61 3 5989 9011

info@ptleoestate.com.au

ptleoestate.com.au

Red Hill Trail Co.

Tour with a local

We’re reimagining how you can tour the Peninsula!

Touring with a local takes you further, so sit back, relax and enjoy the exclusive experience of journeying around the Mornington Peninsula.

Grape Explorations Australia

Red Hill Trail Co

Cycling Vine Tours

Chief’s Son Distillery

Grape Explorations Australia Red Hill Trail Co

Grape Explorations Australia specialises in private, small-group tours of the Mornington Peninsula.

We offer relaxed, casual and sophisticated tours, supporting the region’s local winemakers, distillers, restauranteurs and artisan producers. Our fleet can cater for 2-29 guests and provide full-day, tailored experiences collecting from Metro Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula in our luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Each tour is curated for the group’s dynamic, where we harness our great local knowledge and relationships with venues to make the experience one to remember. A fun day out for everyone, and we do all the organising for you!

Red Hill 3937

T: 0435 050 813

hello@grapeexplorationsaustralia.com.au grapeexplorationsaustralia.com.au

Discover the hidden beauty of the Mornington Peninsula through the unique experience of riding an e-bike through the trails of Red Hill and its surroundings.

Our guided e-bike tours are designed for anyone from casual riders to advanced mountain bikers. Our experienced and qualified guides will support you during the 2 to 3-hour tour, sharing some little-known facts about the area and having fun along the way. Riding the trails of the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect way to get out in nature and share time out of the office with social groups and work colleagues.

Seawinds Gardens, 12 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat 3936

T: 0480 313 069

hello@redhilltrailco.com.au

redhilltrailco.com.au

Cycling Vine Tours

Cycling Vine Tours specialises in group cycle experiences combining love of the outdoors and fresh air with local food and wine tastings.

Cycle routes meander through the idyllic Red Hill wine and food region. Enjoy cycling on safe shared tracks and Merricks - Red Hill Rail Trail. From team building, Christmas Celebrations, End of Year Parties, whatever the occasion, we can arrange the perfect Mornington Peninsula CYCLE, FOOD and WINE TOUR for your group.

Itineraries can be personalised to suit your group across half and full-day options. Transport options available.

Capacity 4-20 people

Arthurs Seat 3936

T: 0407 685 524

info@vinetours.com.au

vinetours.com.au

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Group Dining

Want options to create that memorable breakfast, luncheon or dinner?

The Mornington Peninsula has an array of unique dining experiences, catering to your specific needs. Let us know the group size, budget, and dining fare you are after, and we will put you in touch with the right people.

Jetty Road Brewery

Pt Leo Estate

Red Gum BBQ

Port Phillip Estate

Doot Doot Doot

Rare Hare

Jetty Road Brewery

Set within a vast red-brick factory space inside the Dromana industrial estate –a few kilometres away from Jetty Road itself – is Jetty Road Brewery, one of the Mornington Peninsula’s best craft beer concerns.

The main bar is all lofty ceilings with a mezzanine level above. Here you’ll find a rotating selection of Jetty Road brews – and while many craft breweries claim to offer something for everyone, this one truly does.

You’ll find everything from fruited sours all the way up to wintry, malt-forward styles. Inspired by the coast, the Jetty Road IPA remains a fan-favourite in the core range. To eat, the on-site kitchen serves small, large, and share plates

on a menu of elevated pub fare. Best of all, everything’s beer-matched. For example, you might order the JFC (Jetty Road Fried Chicken) with a hazy IPA, or a beef brisket sandwhich with a crisp pale ale. For two to four people, the dukkah-crusted lamb shoulder share board goes well with a round of hazy beers.

When the weather’s warm, head outside for a few pints in the beer garden. When it’s cooler, Jetty Road offers plenty, including live music all year round and weekly food specials.

KEY FEATURES

• A range of craft beers brewed onsite

• Gastropub style menu

• Kids Friendly Play Area

• Two Functions Spaces for Birthdays, Group Meetings, Weddings etc.

• Live Music Friday to Sunday

• Weekly Specials from Wednesday to Friday

• Outdoor Dining Experience

• Tasting Beer Paddles

Pt. Leo Estate

Pt. Leo Estate is truly a visual feast for all who visit with art, rolling vineyards and ocean views commanding the horizon as far as the eye can see.

From the moment guests arrive, they are taken by the sweeping views that emerge in front of them encapsulating glimpses of Phillip Island, across the 50-acre vineyard and an expansive 16 acre Sculpture Park with the vast Wester Port.

Comprising a Cellar Door and Wine Terrace at one end of the venue and ‘Laura’, our fine dining restaurant to the other, the Pt. Leo Restaurant dining experience sits at the heart of this world class venue.

KEY FEATURES

• Spectacular views.

Capacity 2-110 3649

• An ever-evolving outdoor art gallery of over 60 Australian and International sculptures.

• 2-hatted intimate fine dining restaurant ‘Laura’.

• 1-hatted, 150-seat, Pt. Leo Restaurant.

• Located 1 hour from Melbourne CBD.

• Estate exclusivity available.

Red Gum BBQ

Located in the heart of Red Hill, the Mornington Peninsula’s premium foodie destination, just 90 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. Red Gum BBQ speaks to the country feel and atmosphere of authentic Southern American BBQ. You know you’re in for a treat when the smoky scent of Australia’s largest craft beer and southern-style barbeque joint meets you in the car park. Step inside and be instantly transported to Red Gum BBQ country, where friends, families and foodies sit at long wooden benches listening to classic country tunes and watching the ‘Pitmasters’ smoke meat at one end of the expansive dining room.

The converted warehouse space transformed into a great BBQ hall with rustic furnishings built from reclaimed timbers and local woods. Offering two flexible spaces available for

incentives, dining, meetings, events and team building experiences. Catering for groups up to 170 guests. A range of additional team building activities can be facilitated for corporate and social events, for a truly memorable Mornington Peninsula experience.

As Australia’s only B Corp Certified restaurant, we exclusively BBQ free range meat, source local and seasonal ingredients, including the finest local wines, spirits, ciders and Victorian craft beers.

Capacity 2-170

KEY FEATURES

• Australia’s largest craft beer and Southern-style BBQ joint

• Available for groups up to 170

• 2 flexible event spaces - Private Dining or Full Venue use

• Dedicated Events Team

• A range of Team Building activities available

• Authentic American BBQ with traditional Southern hospitality

• Australia’s only B Corp Certified restaurant - business for purpose

• Off-site Catering Available

events@redgumbbq.com.au www.redgumbbq.com.au

Doot Doot Doot Rare Hare

At Doot Doot Doot, a respect for the feast is effortlessly offered with disrespect for the familiar. Executive Chef, Pieter Buijsse, merges classic techniques with kitchen curiosity in a presentation of food and wine spanning home grown goods to the world’s foremost producers.

Port Phillip Estate

With panoramic views over undulating vineyards to the sea, Port Phillip Estate offers a versatile environment for a variety of business events. The natural light and inspirational views create an ideal environment for executive retreats, client negotiations, meetings, business gatherings, and celebrations. Your group will experience a professional and intimate atmosphere for working sessions, complimented with refined cuisine, acclaimed wines, and exceptional service.

Capacity 2-125 people

263 Red Hill Road Red Hill South 3937

T: +61 3 5989 4444

events@portphillipestate.com.au portphillipestate.com.au

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Rare Hare is a special sort of place, defined by aspect, soil, and toil. With room for 90 tails, Rare Hare boasts indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the vine-laced hills and across to Jackalope Hotel’s striking silhouette. A handcrafted wood-fired oven takes pride of place in the dining space.

Capacity 2-52 people Capacity 2-104 people

166 Balnarring Road Merricks North 3926

T: +61 3 5931 2500

reservations@jackalopehotels.com jackalopehotels.com/drink-dine

166 Balnarring Road Merricks North 3926

T: +61 3 5931 2500

reservations@jackalopehotels.com jackalopehotels.com/drink-dine